36 Heb “Issachar.” The words “the men of” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
37 Or “was true to.”
38 Heb “at his feet.”
39 Heb “great was.”
40 The great majority of Hebrew have “resolves of heart,” but a few read “searchings of heart,” which is preferable in light of v. 16.

In other versions

the princes of Issachar came with Deborah,

and Issachar faithful to Barak;

into the valley they rushed at his heels.

Among the clans of Reuben

there were great searchings of heart.

The princes of Issachar were with Deborah;

yes, Issachar was with Barak,

sent under his command into the valley.

In the districts of Reuben

there was much searching of heart.

The princes of Issachar were with Deborah;

Issachar was with Barak;

they were under his leadership in the valley.

There was great searching of heart

among the clans of Reuben.

The princes of Issachar were with Deborah and Barak.

They followed Barak, rushing into the valley.

But in the tribe of Reuben

there was great indecision.

And the chiefs in Issachar were with Deborah;

and Issachar likewise was with Barak;

into the valley he was sent to get him from behind.

Among the clans of Reuben

were great decisions of the heart.

And the princes of Issachar were with Deborah;

Even Issachar, and also Barak:

He was sent on foot into the valley.

For the divisions of Reuben there were great thoughts of heart.

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